CALL FOR PAPERS Special Issue on the Social Activism and Advocacy Paradigm in Art Therapy As social justice issues are becoming more pronounced in a pluralistic, globalized world, Art Therapy: Journal of the American Art Therapy Association is seeking submissions for a special issue that will examine the on-going evolution of the social activist and advocacy paradigm in the research and practice of art therapy. Where and how is advocacy practiced? What are the essential competencies required of the art therapist change agent? What are the special benefits involved and the challenges that advocates and their co-participants face? How do art therapists manage conflicting goals, expectations, cultural values, and standards of care? Original research that explores these and other questions are invited, as well as practice-oriented papers and viewpoints that contribute to art therapists' professional development. The deadline for submission is July 15, 2010. Art Therapy's Ethical Challenges in a Complex World Art Therapy: Journal of the American Art Therapy Association is seeking submissions for a special issue on ethics and professionalism. As art therapists interact with increasingly diverse perspectives and expectations of clients, other professionals, and professional groups and systems, ethical challenges are becoming more complex. The Journal invites submissions that address ethical issues in art therapy research, treatment, theory and practice, and education. Papers, reflections, and original research studies that present models of ethical decision-making applied to the unique practice realities of art therapy and other related professional issues are encouraged. The deadline for submission is September 15, 2010. CALL FOR COVER ART How to Publish in Art Therapy: From Submission to Publication

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Art Therapy welcomes articles that are research-based and pertain to the visual arts in therapy and the profession of art therapy in particular. Manuscripts are submitted in the categories of a) full-length and brief research reports (quantitative, qualitative, mixed-methods, art-based methods); b) theoretical, analytical, interpretive and practice-based papers that integrate research with practice or professional problems and issues; and c) viewpoints that present original or insightful perspectives on the theory, practice, experience and informed opinion on issues with implications for the field.

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Art Therapy is a quarterly journal that accepts submissions of value to the field of art therapy in the categories of full-length articles, brief reports, viewpoints, book/exhibitions and film/video reviews, and commentaries. Only original submissions that are not under consideration by another periodical or publisher can be accepted. The author bears full responsibility for the accuracy of all submitted material and must secure copyright permissions and appropriate releases.

The Editorial Office will acknowledge receipt and will forward submissions to reviewers as quickly as possible. Art Therapy uses a blind review process for most submissions. Submissions must conform to APA style and the journal's Guidelines for Submission. Manuscripts that do not conform or need substantial revision will be returned to the author. All accepted manuscripts are subject to editing. Authors review and approve final edits with the understanding that substantive changes are not permitted once the journal is in production.

Artwork may be submitted either as part of text submissions or to be considered for the cover (See Guidelines for Submission). The Editorial Office will acknowledge receipt of cover artwork and determine its suitability with respect to size, placement, media, content and design. Artwork must be original. Acceptance for the journal cover is at the discretion of the Editor with preference given to members of the American Art Therapy Association.

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